Quick DIY Cinnamon Sugar Recipe (Perfect Ratio)

This 5-minute homemade cinnamon sugar recipe yields the perfect cinnamon sugar ratio every time! My version of cinnamon sugar is made with white granulated sugar and sparkly spicy ground cinnamon. It stores well, and is great for sprinkling on toast, muffins, or for rolling homemade donuts in.

Homemade Cinnamon Sugar

Hi hi! Just popping in super quick to share my recipe for homemade cinnamon sugar. Making your own cinnamon sugar at home is great for so many reasons - it is super cheap, means you can make it fresh, and means that you can control the cinnamon sugar ratio for the perfect spice level. I love adding cinnamon to recipes, whether it is the main flavour or a little backup player in the flavour game.

Cinnamon sugar gives amazing flavor to so many things - I love sprinkling it onto buttered toast or toasted hot cross buns, and it is the perfect finish for classic cinnamon sugar donuts. I like to make a big jar to have on hand to use whenever I need!

How to make Cinnamon Sugar

Homemade cinnamon sugar is so easy to make, it almost feels silly writing a recipe for it, but it is something that I use often, so wanted to give it a permanent home on the blog. Getting the perfect cinnamon sugar ratio makes a huge difference to the overall flavour - if you have made other flavoured sugars in the past you know how this is.

To make cinnamon sugar you just combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until well incorporated with a fork or a small whisk to make sure that there are no lumps, then transfer to an airtight container.

Homemade cinnamon sugar will keep for at least six months if stored in an airtight container with a tight fitting lid.

The perfect cinnamon sugar ratio

The best part about making your own homemade cinnamon sugar is that you can control the quantity of cinnamon to sugar. For me, my ideal cinnamon sugar ratio is 3 Tablespoons of cinnamon per cup of granulated sugar (or for every 200g sugar, add 25g cinnamon). Play around with it and taste as you go. Start with about 2 tablespoons of cinnamon and go from there, and increase to the full 3 tablespoon if you like. You can also increase the cinnamon sugar ratio, adding more cinnamon to taste.

You can also add other spices - replace some of the cinnamon with some ground cardamom, or add a little nutmeg or cloves. I use a spiced sugar mix for my cruller recipe - you can switch up the spices depending on what you are feeling.

If you would like to add more depth of flavour to your cinnamon sugar you can also add a little vanilla powder and a pinch of salt. You do you here.

Ways to use Cinnamon Sugar

The uses for cinnamon sugar are endless. Here are some of my favourites:

• Cinnamon Sugar Donuts. I use cinnamon sugar on my mini donuts and my classic cinnamon sugar donuts, as well as my spiced sugar crullers. It's a classic for a good reason - it is just so good.
• Cinnamon Sugar Toast. Toast your favourite bread, add some good quality salted butter, then top with the cinnamon sugar. Instant delicious breakfast.
• Sweet Pretzels. Brush baked pretzels with butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar for a delicious sweet variation.
• Popcorn. A wee sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on buttered popcorn is just so, so good.
• Add to baking. I often add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar to the tops of things before they go into the oven - it would be particularly good on things like banana bread or banana muffins. I also love rolling cookies in cinnamon sugar before baking.

The importance of fresh spices

This probably isn't something that most people think about, but spices can expire. While they won't be bad for you and are still completely edible, as spices age, they lose their freshness and their potency.

I suggest grabbing a new box of cinnamon to make your cinnamon sugar if you aren't sure about how old it is, just to ensure that it is nice and fresh and has a nice flavor to make the best cinnamon sugar. I love cinnamon from Burlap and Barrel.

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